Casa do Baile
A round dance hall on a small island in the lake, connected to a long curved concrete covered walkway along the shore. It now serves as a center for urban planning and architecture exhibitions.
Casa do Baile is the smallest work in the Pampulha complex. Its round main hall connects to a long covered walkway that curves along the island's shoreline, echoing the lake water. It is regarded as a classic example of Niemeyer's 'free curves.' Originally a dance hall for ordinary people, it is now a reference center for urban planning, architecture, and design, hosting small exhibitions. Admission is generally free. It is closed on Mondays. It sits between the art museum and the church, so you can easily visit it along the way.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pampulha Art Museum
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Pampulha)
- Pampulha Lake & Modern Ensemble
- Mineirão Stadium
- Belo Horizonte Zoo-Botanical Park
- Mercado Novo
- Praça da Estação & Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Mercado Central